Las Vegas Casino Ellis Island Has Filed A Lawsuit Against F1

F1, Las Vegas Grand Prix, affectionately known locally as FU, is finally getting what they deserve.

According to News3lv.com, Ellis Island Hotel, Casino & Brewery has filed a lawsuit against F1. Let it be known, I am rooting for the little casino with the cheap beer, smoky karaoke and $9.99 steak dinner. 

Last year at this time, while I was still plotting my takeover of Xtreme Radio, I dealt cards in the World Series of Poker. And to be transparent, I had fun. It was a great gig. I was able to deal all the poker games, tournaments and cash alike. Plus, I learned a new skill, smiling at entitled clowns who felt as if it was ok to treat me and other dealers as If we were “the help” who didn't deserve to be treated as human beings. (Looking at you Alan Kessler). 

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But the one thing I didn't enjoy was the traffic getting to work every day. You see, The WSOP is at The Horseshoe and Paris, which sits on the Flamingo and Las Vegas Boulevard. Parking for employees of The WSOP is on Koval Lane and Flamingo, which was ground zero for F1 construction last year.  There were days when I had to leave for work two hours early, just to make sure I made it on time. For reference, It normally takes me 15 mins to get to the Horseshoe. And As I sat in traffic trying to get in, I looked at all the businesses and wondered how they were making it. 

Well, they weren't.  

According to Fox 5, local business are planning on filing a suit against F1 after exhausting all other options to come to a settlement. And it's not just F1 they want to sue. They're going after local government agencies and the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority as well. 

According to Casino.org, Las Vegas Casino Ellis Island claims that the construction "impeded" customers and employee's ability to get into the property. The lawsuit also states that the night before the first practice round ““plaintiffs’ graveyard shift team was informed by F1 or its agents that no one [was] allowed to come or go.” 

Not cool at all.  

Ellis Island is Las Vegas Family. You know, the uncle who smokes too much, is always drunk and hits on anyone wearing a skirt that walks by -- well, it's not the uncle we're necessarily proud of. But, we love him anyways. So, don't mess with him. Ellis Island deserves to be compensated for their losses. Besides, if they don't recoup then they may raise the price on their $9.99 steak special. If that happens, I’ll sue F1 too. 

“Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas, Nevada!” That iconic sign at the entrance to the world-famous Las Vegas Strip sums it all up. We live in a city that is home to some of the most amazing mega resorts and casinos in the world. It’s no wonder that four of them made the top 10 in a recent survey ranking the most popular casinos in America.

The latest study by Slots Of Vegas measures the popularity of over 300 casinos from across the United States. According to their information from Forbes, the casino industry in the U.S is worth over $53 billion dollars!

That pretty much proves that Americans love going to casinos, even if they choose not to gamble. Casinos have become hubs for restaurants, entertainment, and spas in many cities around our nation.

Basically, the study takes into account reviews on TripAdvisor.com. The casinos with the most “excellent” or “very good” reviews receive the highest scores.

With this in mind, it is great to see that Las Vegas resorts hold the top two positions on the most popular casinos in America list from Slots Of Vegas. Actually, it’s a three-way tie for second place. However, I bet if they had used a “best out of 100” scoring system instead of “best out of 10,” there wouldn’t be any ties.

Furthermore, it is also impressive to note that three of the top 5 spots are held by Sin City destinations.

Comparatively, the east coast casino hub of Atlantic City, New Jersey claims two “most popular” spots in the top 10. Other locations which are home to some of the most popular casinos in America include the states of Washington, California, Connecticut, and Alabama.

Without further ado, let’s check out the top 10 casinos on the list!

This Boyd Gaming property on West Flamingo Road in Las Vegas opened back in December, 1986. This casino scored a 7 out of 10 in the survey, and fans of the Gold Coast love the fact that the gaming floor features "Pai Gow Poker, Three Card Poker, and the Koi Grand Fu Wheel."

https://www.foxwoods.com/

This property is owned by the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation. It is based in Ledyard, Connecticut and it first opened it's bingo parlor in 1986. The casino opened in 1992, with the hotel opening it's doors in 1997. Foxwoods scored a 7.1 out of 10 to squeak into 9th place in this survey.

This property started out as the Howard Johnson's Regency Motor Hotel in 1966. Caesars purchased the property in 1977, renovated the hotel, and reopened as the second casino in Atlantic City. The name was finally changed to it's current incarnation as Caesars Atlantic City in 1987. This casino scored a 7.7 out of 10. Fans love the fact that they house over 3,400 slot machines. Additionally, the famous Atlantic City boardwalk is within walking distance from the hotel.

https://windcreek.com/atmore

I don't know about you, but I rarely think of Alabama when I think of casinos. However, Wind Creek Casino, owned by Poarch Band of Creek Indians, has a lot of fans in the southeast. They may not offer table games, but they do offer 1,700 slot machines and video poker machines, plus great dining, a golf club, spa, and live entertainment. This casino scored a 7.8 out of 10.

https://borgata.mgmresorts.com/en.html

Here's another Atlantic City favorite, owned by MGM Resorts International. Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa opened its doors in July 2003 and is now the highest grossing casino in Atlantic City. It's also the largest hotel in the state, featuring close to 2,800 rooms. Furthermore, it's very close to the Jersey Shore, and also houses five indoor and outdoor pools on the property. This casino scored a 7.9 out of 10.

https://www.venetianlasvegas.com/

Businessman Sheldon Adelson developed The Venetian Resort in Las Vegas through his company, Las Vegas Sands. Doors opened in May, 1999, and The Venetian continues to attract some of the most famous entertainers in the world to it's state-of-the-art Venetian Theater. This casino scored an 8.5 out of 10.

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Just 30 miles northeast of Sacramento, California sits one of the fastest growing suburban areas in that state. Lincoln, California is now home to the Thunder Valley Casino Resort, which boasts 250,000 square feet of gaming space. It is located within driving distance of the very popular Napa Valley region of California. This casino scored an 8.7 out of 10 to become part of a three-way tie for second place in this study.

https://www.tulalipresortcasino.com/

This casino is owned and operated by the Tulalip Tribes of Washington, and it's located in the Quil Ceda Village, Washington. The casino opened in June 2003, replacing a previous casino on that property which had opened in 1992. This casino is one of the largest in America, and some say, the most expensive too. It's proximity to the Puget Sound makes for great fishing, shopping, and dining expeditions. This casino also scored an 8.7 out of 10 to tie for second place.

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Sitting on the former site of the famous Dunes Hotel & Casino in the middle of the Las Vegas Strip, casino owner Steve Wynn created this casino to be the jewel of the city. It cost $1.6 billion dollars to build this resort, which opened in October, 1998. It's famous fountain show in front of the hotel and casino has been featured in many television shows and movies, including Oceans 11. The Bellagio scored an 8.7 out of 10 to tie for second place.

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It's the largest single hotel in the world...period. The MGM Grand Hotel & Casino boasts 6,852 rooms! And many of those rooms offer fantastic views of the fabulous Las Vegas Strip. The property hosts some of the biggest names and sporting events in the entertainment world in the MGM Grand Garden Arena. This casino scored a 9.1 out of 10 to take top honors.